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M1.6 Depth: 11.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Beaucens, Occitanie (France)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 08:36:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Beaucens, Occitanie (France) on January 27, 2026 at 08:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. France: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
11.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 08:36:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Occitanie
City
Beaucens
County
Hautes-Pyrénées
Village
Beaucens
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.97260, -0.00520
Temperature
8.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.1 km
Shallow
11.1 km
11.1 km — deeper than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 393 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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